He President of the United States, Donald Trumparrived at Kennedy Center at 12:30 p.m., time of Washingtonto preside over the draw for the Soccer World Cup 2026.
Trump took the opportunity to show off the renewal of the Kennedy Centerthe artistic institution in Washington whose leadership was removed earlier this year and replaced by loyalists. The President has jokingly called the place the “Trump-Kennedy Center”.
The President sat accompanied by his wife, Melania.
There he also met the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.
Once the event began, the faces of the Heads of Government of the countries where the World Cup will take place –Mexico, United States and Canada– appeared on the screen.
His big moment came when Infantino announced that Trump was awarded the Peace Prize.
It is the first time that the FIFA grants that recognition. The President has openly campaigned for Nobel Peace Prizeciting his involvement in ending multiple conflicts abroad. Their efforts have had mixed results. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded this year the Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Then the draw began Worldwith the three heads of Government present on stage.
A memorable moment was when Infantino took a selfie with them.
The heads of government later returned to the box together. It is unknown what they talked about, but the three of them seemed comfortable and smiling. Yes ok, Carney had already met on previous occasions with both Trump as with Sheinbaumit is the first time that the three coexist and the first meeting of the Mexican President with her American counterpart.
Another memorable moment occurred when Trump danced to the rhythm of “Y.M.C.A.”performed by the popular disco group Village Peopleon one side of Carney y Sheinbaum.
This is one of the favorite songs of Trump and that he frequently uses at his political events.
In the evening, a dinner took place in the White House where the classical music singer performed Andrea Bocelli.